Join us for our 19th annual Step UP for Down Syndrome 5K and Family Fun Festival on October 11th at Dorey Park from 9:00 - 1:00. Step UP for Down syndrome is our signature community awareness and fundraising event designed to bring the community together to show support and solidarity with individuals with Down syndrome.
Our annual Harvest for All Festival will take place on October 25th at Good Foods Grocery! Join us for one of our most exciting events of the year complete with games, food, local vendors, live music, and more! The RVA Express will be BACK! Don’t miss them this year at the festival. The event is […]
Join us at Mesa Vista Farm for a Friendship Circle favorite, Adaptive Horseback Riding!Teen friends, friends with disabilities, siblings, and parents are invited! Light refreshments and cupcakes will be served.
Mom's Night Out in partnership with All Needs Planning and New Patterns ABA- Virginia! Enjoy an evening of meaningful connections, food, and a lighthearted game of Bunco with other moms of children with disabilities. Come as you are, leave refreshed and supported. Free with light refreshments served. Max 50 participants. RSVP Required.
Join us for a FREE open swim from 2-4 PM in Goldfish Swim School's heated indoor pool! This event is open to FCVA families and those in the entire RVA disability community, so come and spread the word! NEW this month is the amazing addition of Sally Walker, an occupational therapist who has come […]
Let’s meet at Chili’s Grill & Bar! Join fellow VDSA Moms from Midlothian for a fun night out. Please join fellow VDSA members for Moms Night Out Friday, November 7th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Enjoy super food and support! All food and drink purchases are your own responsibility. Hope to see you there! Any […]
At Bridge 9 Theater we believe that improv should be accessible and inclusive. We are thrilled to bring Sensory Friendly Improv Shows to Richmond, Virginia. Our founder Rachel Garmon-Williams developed the first Sensory Friendly Improv show in RVA in 2017. Since that time they have helped other improv institutions develop sensory friendly performances from North […]
Come walk, roll, scooter, or skate on a 1 Mile Walk N Roll in Byrd Park around Fountain Lake! Whether on foot or wheels, participants will join together in a spirit of connection and community to raise awareness for the disability community and promote a more inclusive world. Following the walk, attendees can enjoy the Friendship Fair, […]
Bowling is a monthly ASCV Member program for autistic teens. This is a great opportunity for participants to socialize in a fun and supportive setting. Players are grouped with peers by age. Volunteers and staff are on-site to assist participants as they bowl within their age groups.
Since 2005, Sportable has been making sports accessible and inclusive for athletes with physical disabilities and visual impairments. This November, we’re celebrating 20 years of adaptive impact by bringing our community together for Sportaball: 20 Years of Adaptive Impact. Held at the Science Museum of Virginia's Dewey Gottwald Center, this semi-formal, interactive evening will feature adaptive sport […]
Friendships help children feel connected and valued, but making friends can be hard for students with disabilities and for peers who may feel unsure how to reach out. This workshop will explore the challenges and importance of building positive peer relationships. Participants will learn practical strategies parents and educators can use to create opportunities for […]
Tee up for a great cause at the T21 Golf Tournament supporting the Virginia Down Syndrome Association. Enjoy a day of fun, friendly competition, and community — all while helping empower individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Your swing can make a difference!